Government Affairs
The Massachusetts Lodging Association (MLA) represents lodging properties and related companies at the local, state and federal levels. MLA has a lobbyist who monitors bills, attends hearings and stays in contact with legislators and state officers. By retaining a lobbyist and lawyer specializing in hospitality law, the MLA ensures that its members’ interests are represented and that they are given legal guidance often too costly for most individual properties.
The MLA is also affiliated with the American Hotel & Lodging Association which is based in Washington D.C.. The MLA works with AHLA to represent the hospitality industry on the federal level, paving the way for beneficial hospitality legislation and regulatory efforts in Congress with input from the state associations. Through attentive and focused advocacy, the MLA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the hospitality industry in Massachusetts and the United States.
MLA’s legislative direction comes from the Board of Directors and the Government Affairs Committee. MLA staff keeps the membership informed of ongoing legislative and regulative efforts. Some of the on-going legislative and regulatory efforts of the MLA include:
The MLA is also affiliated with the American Hotel & Lodging Association which is based in Washington D.C.. The MLA works with AHLA to represent the hospitality industry on the federal level, paving the way for beneficial hospitality legislation and regulatory efforts in Congress with input from the state associations. Through attentive and focused advocacy, the MLA is dedicated to making a positive impact on the hospitality industry in Massachusetts and the United States.
MLA’s legislative direction comes from the Board of Directors and the Government Affairs Committee. MLA staff keeps the membership informed of ongoing legislative and regulative efforts. Some of the on-going legislative and regulatory efforts of the MLA include:
Political Action Committee (MLA-PAC)
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The MLA-PAC raises money in support of legislators who are advocates of the lodging and tourism industries in Massachusetts.
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Legislative Action Summit
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MLA Staff, Board of Directors and members travel to Washington D.C. to attend briefings, learn about pressing issues facing the industry on a national level and meet with members of both the House and the Senate.
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MLA Liaisons
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The MLA liaises with AH&LA in a number of issues including Short Term Rentals, H2B, OTC’s and other issues.
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Please contact us with your questions or concerns about MLA’s legislative advocacy and goals.
